- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New edition edition (6 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747268061
- ISBN-13: 978-0747268062
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.1 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,180,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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She didn't know who she was or where she was from, she only knows that she is in a Santa Fe bed and breakfast alone. She is told by the owner that her father carried her in and she was asleep. She immediately knows the man is not her father, so she takes his money and gun and heads for safety.
About the Author
Martha Grimes is the author of seventeen novels, fifteen of them Richard Jury mysteries.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When the teen awakened in the Santa Fe bed and breakfast, she had no idea who she was. Her only clues were the initials A.O. on her backpack and vague references to Idaho. She also realizes that "Daddy", who took her to this motel, is not her father, but probably her abductor. She calls her self Andi after the nearby Sandia Mountains.
Andi vanishes into the mountainous wilderness where she begins to protect the animals from hunters. When Andi meets another adolescent Mary Dark Hope, they form a bond. Mary agrees to help Andi and they soon begin their trek seeking the identity of "Daddy" as a start.
Readers need to know that though Mary Dark Hope originally appeared in a Richard Jury novel, BITING THE MOON is not a Jury tale (this reviewer kept waiting for his appearance). The story line is a bit disjointed because too much of the novel is spent on the subplots. This especially is true as Martha Grimes makes compassionate, graphic pleas for animal rights, but ultimately these passages ramble away from the mystery. Mary remains a warm, enigmatic character, whom readers will embrace. The audience will feel much empathy for Andi too, but Ms. Grimes dissipates that for no apparent reason. Though the novel has well-written sections, fans will be better off obtaining a Jury tale to see the author at her awesome best.
Harriet Klausner
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Martha Grimes writes good mysteries. I have been a fan for years.
She needs to stick to writing the kind of mysteries she is good at and read for.
Biting the Moon is her podium for animal rights. I am a lover and owner of animals, too. I deplore bad treatment of animals. However, I do not want to pick up a Martha Grimes' book and find I am reading an essay on animal rights. If she wants to campaign, she needs to do it elsewhere.
This book was very simplistic. There was no depth of plot, and the action was not believable. She certainly made her point about how she felt about animals.
But, it will be a long time before I look forward to a Martha Grimes' book.
Format:Hardcover
As an avid fan of Grimes and her Richard Jury novels, I was of course disappointed that these recurring characters were not from the Jury novels. There is no doubt Grimes can write compelling mysteries; she has done so many times and I have been there reading them all. This mish-mash of animal-loving and ham-eating left me unmoved. I do love animals, but I also love a decent storyline and great writing. Ms. Grimes, please return to what you do best. I must ask, "Why do successful authors abandon those characters who brought them that very success?"
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very disappointing.
I suppose I've become too addicted to Richard Jury and his coterie of eccentric friends, but this book certainly leaves a lot to be desired. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999
Very disappointing!
I agree with all the others who opine that Ms. Grimes should stick with what/who she knows best -- Richard Jury and company. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 1999
An animal rights missive masquerading as a novel
I've never read any of the Richard Jury novels, so that isn't the cause of my extreme disappointment with this book. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 1999
One of three great books
This is one of only three books that have been fun to read, and left a positive impact on me. The other two are "Rage and Reason" by Michael Tobias and "A Hatful of... Read more
Published on 25 July 1999
Very disappointing
I have read and enjoyed all of her books until now. It looks like she had a deadline to meet and no idea what to write, so this came out. Gladly, I borrowed it from the library.
Published on 1 July 1999
While this book isn't Grimes at her best, it is important
Why is it important? It shows Martha Grimes' ability towrite. The structure could be better, and I felt she was trying to do too much in this book - as if she might never again... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 1999
Stay with what you do best--Richard Jury stories!
I have read most of Martha Grimes' novels and when she is writing a "Richard Jury" mystery, she keeps me turning the pages faster and faster. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1999
NOT TRUE TO LIFE BUT A GOOD READ
I ENJOYED THIS BOOK I HAVE NEVER READ ANY MARTH GRIMES SO HAD NO EXPECTATIONS. THE STORY WAS JUST THAT A STORY IT ENTERTAINED AND HELD MY INTEREST WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR
Published on 6 Jun 1999
story is unrealistic and characters are inconsistent
What kind of animal rights activists risk going to jail, even risk their lives to rescue animals and have no problem raving about how wonderful the meal of baked ham in a... Read more
Published on 29 May 1999
A great disappointment - stay with Richard Jury
I can't think of a single person to whom I would recommend this book. I found the two girls who are the main characters unbelievable and the storyline weak. Read more
Published on 24 May 1999
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